Gas vs. Electric Car Fires [2023 Findings]

Every year, car fires cause over a billion dollars of property damage losses and kill hundreds of people. Hybrid vehicles have the most vehicle fires, followed by gas and then electric vehicles.

UPDATED: Nov 11, 2022Fact Checked

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Rachel Bodine graduated from college with a BA in English. She has since worked as a Feature Writer in the insurance industry and gained a deep knowledge of state and countrywide insurance laws and rates. Her research and writing focus on helping readers understand their insurance coverage and how to find savings. Her expert advice on insurance has been featured on sites like PhotoEnforced, AllWo...

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UPDATED: Nov 11, 2022

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Fire Risk Recalls for Gas vs. Electric Vehicles
Fire Risk Recalls for Gas vs. Electric Vehicles